Glucogel

Question 1

What are the 3 steps of administering glucogel to an unresponsive patient?

Answer 1

Assess patient
Protect airway
Administer glucogel

Question 2

What do you do during the assess patient stage?

Answer 2

Determine if hypoglycaemia is suspected/possible
If hypoglycaemic glucogel is a critical intervention

Question 3

What do you do during protect airway stage?

Answer 3

Have Suction unit ready
Place patient in recovery or semi prone position remove OPA

Question 4

What do you do during the administer stage?

Answer 4

Administer 12 grams(half tube) on inside of lower cheek with tongue depressor
Continue until the entire tube has been used

Question 5

How many grams of glucogel are in a tube?

Answer 5

24 grams

Question 6

What can be used to administer glucogel?

Answer 6

Tongue depressor

Question 7

What needs to be removed before administering glucogel?

Answer 7

OPA

Question 8

What position should someone be in when administering glucogel?

Answer 8

Recovery or semi prone position